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Holly Brown, Chloe Howarth, Maree and Charlie Yapp ready for the Reading Down Town Day last Friday.

Reading Is My Super Power

Children came with their families, with friends, with Schools and early childhood centres to Victoria Park in Forbes last Friday to take part in literacy rich activities for the annual Forbes Reading Downtown Day. The sun was shining on a park full of children and adults dressed to the theme “Reading is my Super Power”. Children right from birth to Year 12 took part in the day, with the little ones participating in literacy activities with volunteers from Red Bend Catholic College and Forbes High assisting. “By engaging children of all ages we hope to reinforce the message about the importance of reading with children right from birth,” said Forbes Birth to Kinder Secretary, Maree Yapp. “What a super powered reading day this has been, the costumes are brilliant, the activities are awesome and everyone has had some fun,” continued

Maree. The day was once again supported by Phil Donato MP who arrived to read to the children, and with great excitement our local Mayor Phyllis Miller also read to groups of children young and old. The Trainee Ranger and Weeds Officer from Council joined in the day reading a book relating to animal safety with the children and Landcare and Forbes North Public School provided some practical activities using reading as a super power. CatholicCare, Mainly Music, KDS, Central West Libraries, and Forbes SaCC joined the Schools to provide activities and engage with the community. Forbes Shire Council provided free books to children under five who came along on the day to encourage and support reading in the home.

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AUCTION: 10.30am Wednesday 18th September 2019 (If not sold prior) At the Forbes Services Club, Templar Street Forbes.

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MAYORAL NOTES As the drought continues, not only does the community come together to help each other through this tough time, but businesses do as well. This week I attended the Forbes Drought Business Forum at Council Chambers. It was great to listen to the ways businesses are trying new things to keep customers coming through their doors. Speakers from Central West Business HQ presented ways to adapt to several local business owners and ways in which they can collaborate to create unique customer experiences. Everyone walked away knowing there is support from other businesses in our community, if they need it. Council received news this week that a Sydney firm has been granted the road work contract for the thirty overtaking lanes upgrade along the Newell Highway. This is so disappointing to hear Forbes Shire Council, along with a few other Councils accredited to do the work, were overlooked completely. I have let the Minister know we would like to keep these jobs in our Shire, especially during this awful drought. I will

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keep you updated on this important matter. Councillor Chris Roylance and myself visited Evolution Mine this week. This company is doing some amazing things all while maintaining their corporate citizenship in our community. They continue to support us with employment opportunities

for members of our community and provide contributions to various projects we have undertaken. Again I would like to encourage everyone to shop local rather than online. We don’t need to make the rich richer, we need to support our local business owners and keep them open. That is all for me this week and I look forward to the build-up to the Forbes Show next week. God Bless. Your Mayor Phyllis Miller

FORBES SHIRE COUNCIL “Serving the Community” Public Notices

THE NEXT COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19 COMMENCING AT 1PM POSITIONS VACANT Closing on 8 September 2019 • Senior Safety Officer • MS Water/ Sewer Operator • IT Officer • Creditor Officer Please refer to Council’s Website, Positions Vacant for further information.

2020 AUSTRALIA DAY PARADE Council is calling for Expressions of Interest to be involved in the 2020 Forbes Australia Day Parade. Community members can register their interest in being a parade participant or volunteer parade marshal by completing the form available from the Forbes Shire Council website or the front counter of the Council administration building. Completed forms should be emailed to community@forbes.nsw.gov.au or dropped off to the front counter before Monday 9th September.

NAIDOC MARCH CBD ROAD CLOSURES Council wishes to advise that the following streets will be closed on Wednesday 18 September from 9:00-10:40am for the Community NAIDOC Day march; • • •

Lachlan Street between Cross Street and Court Street Court Street between Lachlan Street and Harold Street Harold Street will also be closed from 9:00am – 4:00pm for the NAIDOC celebrations.

HERITAGE ADVISORY SERVICE Council’s Heritage Advisor is available for appointments on the 3 & 4 September 2019. Please phone 68502300 to make a booking.

SOFT PLASTICS RECYCLING What are soft plastics Any plastic that can be scrunched into a ball such as bin liners, shopping bags, bread bags packaging material etc. are classified as soft plastics. For further details including what can and cannot be recycled, please visit https://www.redcycle.net.au/ What is REDcycle Soft plastics can be recycled however not through your kerbside recycling service. The REDcycle Program makes it easy for consumers to keep such soft plastics out of landfill. REDcycle program collects soft plastics from all across the country and send them for recycling. What do I have to do All you have to do is collect all such soft plastics and deposit them to the soft plastics recycling point located at Woolworths in Forbes. Please make sure your plastic is dry and empty. What happens next The soft plastic collected through the REDcycle program is then delivered to Replas (Australia’s leading mixed recycled plastic manufacturer) where it undergoes an incredible transformation. Replas uses this material as a resource to produce a huge range of recycled-plastic products, from fitness circuits to sturdy outdoor furniture, bollards, signage and more.

Disclosure Statement of Political Donations and Gifts: The Local Government and Planning Legislation Amendment (Political Donations) Act 2008 states that a person who makes a planning application (i.e DA) or submission to Council is required to disclose reportable political donations and gifts made by any person with a financial interest in the application to a Councillor(s) or Council employee(s) within the past two years. Privacy Notification: Submissions made by Council are considered public access documents under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.Personal information such as your opinion, name and address may be made publicly available including via Council’s website.

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All submissions to Council should be sent to: General Manager, Forbes Shire Council, PO Box 333 Forbes NSW 2871 Email: forbes@forbes.nsw.gov.au • Website: www.forbes.nsw.gov.au

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Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack with Sarah Hazell and Debbie Prior from Flannery’s Pharmacy.

Special Visit: Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack visited Flannery’s Pharmacy last week to congratulate them on taking out the Pharmacy of the Year Award for 2019. Mr McCormack enjoyed a tour around the store with owner Sarah Hazell. Mr McCormack also enjoyed lunch at the Lakeside Takeaway Café in Forbes. Do you love to write stories? The Forbes Phoenix are currently looking for a locally based reporter/editor for the paper each week. Hours are flexible to suit the right candidate. Come and join our amazing local team and deliver the good news to Forbes each week. If you are interested please call Sarah on 6344 1846 or email publisher@phoenixnewspapers.com.au

Vale Tim Fischer AC: Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack has paid tribute to Tim Fischer after he lost his battle with cancer last week. “Tim was a giant of The National Party, he was a giant of Australia, but more than that, he was a champion for regional and rural communities. Regional Australia had no better friend than Tim. My heartfelt thoughts are with Tim’s wife Judy, sons Harrison and Dominic and his many friends across Australia. The man from Boree Creek will be sorely missed,” said Mr McCormack last week. Contributions: If you have a Thumbs Up/Down, Snippet, Be Seen Photo, Stork News, Wedding Bell or Catch of the Week simply email editor@forbesphoenix.com. au Is your battery low? Forbes Services Memorial Club has just installed 3 Ezycharge Charge Bars for your convenience. The Charge Bars are located in the Club Cafe, TAB and Gaming Area. Forbes Services Memorial Club are making it easy to recharge your phone with Ezycharge Charge Bar.

It’s Showtime: The Forbes Show is on next weekend so enter our competition at www.forbesphoenix.com.au and you could win 1 of 3 Family Passes for 2 adults and 3 children. The competition will be drawn on 2nd September at 2pm. Fraud Forum: The Central West Police District is hosting the annual Fraud Forum in Forbes on Thursday 19th September at the CWA Hall in Lachlan St at 10am with morning tea included. Head along to this free event and receive information on how

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Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers

Parents and supervisors of local learner drivers are encouraged to attend a free workshop which will be held at Forbes High School on Tuesday 3rd September 2019. The free two hour workshop, Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers, will offer parents and supervisors hands-on advice on how to provide the most effective driving practice for learner drivers. Lachlan Shire Council's Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer, Belinda Coe, says the workshop offers practical advice to parents and supervisors on how to help learner drivers become safer drivers. "Parents and supervisors of learner drivers have a crucial role to play in making our roads safer. That is why Parkes Shire Council have teamed up with Roads and Maritime Services to hold these FREE two hour workshops. The workshop covers the licencing system, how to use the Learner Driver Logbook including the use of digital logbooks, licence conditions for learner and P-plate drivers, the benefits of on-road driving sessions, tips on supervising a learner driver and more,” said Mrs Coe. "Parents and supervisors who have attended this workshop in the past have found that it boosted their confidence, helped them better plan driving sessions and allowed them to share their experiences with other parents and supervisors," Mrs Coe said. The Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers workshop will be held at Forbes High School on Tuesday 3rd September commencing at 5:30pm. Light refreshments will be available during the workshop. Bookings are essential and can be made by calling Belinda Coe on 6861 2364.

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It’s Nearly Showtime In Forbes The Forbes community will be celebrating its 144th annual Show starting next Friday at 9am at the Forbes Showgrounds. “On behalf of the Forbes PA&H committee, I have much pleasure in extending a warm welcome to the Forbes community to come and join us on the 6th & 7th September to celebrate the 144th Annual Show,” said Doug Nadin, Show President. “The Motorbike Club is back again as one of our many entertainers on Friday evening as is the ute barrel racing on Saturday,” continued Mr Nadin. Again, there will be the traditional attractions of yard dog trials, Champion Dog Show, Dairy and Beef Cattle, Poultry, Caged Birds, Harness Racing and the very popular Animal Nursery, Pet Show and Antique Machinery. Keep your eyes peeled for the Grand Parade too. Don’t forget about the Forbes Show Fireworks which will go off with a bang on Friday 6th September at 8pm. “I would encourage the public to visit the trade displays and support these businesses that make a huge effort to exhibit at the Forbes Show. To all the businesses and individuals who support the Show through sponsorship we thank you all very much, your support is much valued and allows our Society to present a community event that the Forbes people can be proud of,” said Mr Nadin. This year the show will also be celebrating its 56th year of the Showgirl Competition. Molly Fuge one of the Forbes Showgirl entrants said “By being a part of the Showgirl Competition, I hope to improve my confidence, develop friendships and gain experiences from new challenges”. Forbes Public School will have a stand at the Forbes Show and is excited to meet prospective families and students. At Forbes Public School dedicated and expert teaching staff, the school chaplain, and school learning support officers work collaboratively with a supportive parent body to set a positive school tone. This generates an open, safe and caring learning environment where students are supported to be future focused and reach their full potential. Don’t forget to enter our Forbes Show competition at www.forbesphoenix.com.au and you could win a Family Pass to the show!

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Funds To Deliver Stronger Local Communities

NSW Small Winemakers recently donated $500 to David Virtue of Havannah House to go towards the annual Christmas Day Lunch. Pictured is Jenny Watts NSW Small Winemakers Committee Member, Mark Watts NSW Small Winemakers President, David Virtue from Havannah House and Judy Kerr NSW Small Winemakers Committee Member.

NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show Public Tasting Tonight

The 2019 NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show started on Monday 26th August at the Forbes Town Hall with a record number of entries received. This year 620 wines from 91 wineries from across NSW and the ACT were judged during the three day show. NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show President, Mark Watts said it was excellent to see how many wines had been entered this year. “This show will be our largest in the past 10 years,” Mark said. “The show is open to all NSW and ACT wine producers that crush a maximum of 500 tonnes annually and to see a number of new entries from wineries that haven’t entered our show before is very positive,” continued Mr Watts. This year, Jeff Byrne continued as Chairman of Judges. Jeff was the Chief Winemaker at Agnew Wines in the Hunter Valley until the end of June and has now relocated with his family to Orange to develop his own winery. “Jeff has served as a Panel Chair and Judge for many years and brings a wealth

of experience to the judging team,” Mark said. “Jeff and the committee have chosen the other 10 judges from across various NSW Wine Regions. They will join Jeff to select the top wines based on their appearance, aroma, body, taste and finish,” said Mark. The NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show Public Tasting night will be held tonight Friday, 30th August from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at the Forbes Town Hall. Entry is $25 and includes finger food. Tickets are available at the door. The Gourmet Wine Dinner, featuring the trophy winning wines complimented with a five course meal, will be held at Eat Your Greens at Eugowra on Saturday, 14th September. Tickets are $120 and also includes return bus travel with the bus departing Forbes Town Hall at 6pm. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.123tix. com.au/events/5145/gourmet-wine-dinner or at the Public Tasting tonight. For more information, please contact 0427 887 729 or email smallwine@wineshow.com.au

Local communities throughout the Central West are set to share in $150,000 of funding under the latest round of the popular Stronger Communities Programme. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said projects funded would deliver social benefits as part of the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government’s commitment to building stronger regions nationwide. “Our local communities are the heart of this great country and the investment in local projects under the Stronger Communities Programme is about invigorating these communities according to local priorities and making sure they continue to succeed well into the future,” Mr McCormack said. “This type of investment brings our communities together by strengthening social connections, building community participation and delivering a brighter and more vibrant future for regional communities. I urge all eligible Central West organisations to submit an expression of interest.” Expressions of Interest are open until 5pm on Wednesday 4th September. A consultation committee will help Mr McCormack assess those who express interest. Organisations intending on submitting an application needed to first submit an expression of interest by this date. Expressions of interest should include a short description of the project, total cost, details of matching funding or in-kind contribution, why the project is important to the community and contact details. Expressions of Interest forms can be requested by emailing michael.mccormack. mp@aph.gov.au or by calling 6921 4600. Mr McCormack will then officially invite the successful proponents to submit an application. A maximum of 20 projects will be funded across the electorate. Grants will be available between $2,500 and $20,000 for successful applications. All applicants must have an ABN and be an incorporated entity.

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Jackson Markwort, Naomi Klingner and Lucia Bilsborough at the Reading Downtown Day.

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18 Sep 19 Sep 19 Sep Beth Osborne from Forbes North with a dramatic reading of “Alpacas With Maracas” with a class from Forbes North Public School.

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Phil Donato MP for Orange with mayor Phyllis Miller OAM enjoyed the Reading Down Town Day in Forbes.

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Choice Angus 3rd Annual Yearling Bull Sale @ 1pm on farm Helmsman Auction in Molong. For sale info contact Tim Brazier on 0427 625 996 or www.choiceangus.com NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show Public Tasting @ Forbes Town Hall from 6.30-8.30pm. Tickets are $25 and are available on the night and include tastings of all show wines and finger food. Father’s Day Free Learner Driver Workshop @ Forbes High School from 5.30-7.30pm. Book now by calling Belinda Coe on 6861 2364. Felix Rams Sale on property at 349 Adams Lane, Greenthorpe at 1pm. For more info call Rodney Watt on 0417 499 204. SWS Stud Merino Breeders Field Day, 10am at Harden Showground, Harden NSW. For more information visit www.swsmerinofieldday.com.au Forbes Show for more information email forbesshow@gmail.com or call 6852 1311. Ridgehaven Poll Dorsets Annual Ram Sale on Property at Cudal @ 1pm. 10 Stud Rams and 150 Flock rams on offer. Call 6364 2113 or visit www.ridgehaven.net.au LJ Hooker Auctions of 60 Farnell St and “Montana” at 11am at Forbes Inn. For more info call LJ Hooker Forbes on 6851 1911. Les Miserables a new production by the Parkes M&D Society. Tickets available online at www.parkesmandd.com.au NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show Presentation Dinner @ Eat Your Greens, Eugowra. Bus departs at 6pm from Forbes Town Hall. Tickets are $120pp and include 5 course meal with wine. Tickets can be purchased at www.123tix.com.au or for further info call 0427 887 729. Landmark Harcourts Auction @ 10.30am at Forbes Services Memorial Club. Contact Ainslie Toole on 0407 946 838. Forbes Council Meeting @ Forbes Council Chambers at 1pm. Fraud Forum @ CWA Hall in Lachlan St at 10am. Run by the Central West Police District. Please RSVP by Tuesday 17th Sept by calling 6851 4550. 9 Nov Taste on Templar Dinner and Entertainment from 6.30pm till late, fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Orange. Forbes Horticultural Society & Garden Club meet the fourth Tuesday of each month in different venues. Become a member for only $10.00 and enjoy sharing gardening tips and ideas. Contact President Tuppy 6852 1169. Forbes Croquet Club meet every Tuesday and Saturday at 9.30am for a game. Gentle exercise and social interaction. Membership only $10.00. Contact President Elvy Quirk 0428 540 272. Forbes & District Lions Club meets at the Vandenberg Hotel on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7pm. For information phone Gayle Williams 6851 1863. The Forbes Community Men’s Shed meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00am to 12pm at the Forbes Showground. Forbes Domestic & Family Violence Committee Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:30am at Forbes Health Service (old conference room). Contact Renee Ellison on 6850 1234. The Rotary Club of Forbes meets at the Vandenberg Hotel on the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 6:30pm. Call Chris Finkle on 0429 661 358 for further information.

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OUR Bloke Dylan Johnson How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I’ve lived in the area for around 8 years. It’s always a great place to come back to where everyone is friendly and up for a chat.

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Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about your work? I manage Anytime Fitness and love the work because of the social aspect and the ability we have to transform people and change lives. What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? Mostly working on my own businesses or having a few drinks with friends or family. What are you really good at? Making cocktails, weightlifting and procrastination. What is your pet hate? People walking slow (not so much of an issue here rather than Sydney). If you could have a super power what would it be and why? Super strength, so I wouldn’t need to lift as many weights.